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For metro Detroiters looking to celebrate the Fourth of July, there are plenty of opportunities for family fun and fireworks within just a short drive from home. These five star-spangled celebrations feature outdoor concerts, patriotic tunes, picnic foods and all-around community spirit -- a great way to spend the start of summer underneath the rocket’s red glare.

Huntington Woods

People watch as the Huntington Woods 4th of July parade goes down Wyoming Road in Huntington Woods in 2016.(Photo: Detroit Free Press)

Huntington Woods’ day-long Fourth of July celebration begins with a parade through the city starting at 10 a.m. July 4 and will end with a fireworks show at 10:05 p.m. at Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road. Parking at the golf course and along city streets is limited. City officials suggest riding bikes or walking to the event. The display will last about 40 minutes, but several events are set to take place in Huntington Woods earlier in the day, including the parade, hot dog roast and ’90s-themed concert. Click here for the complete schedule.

Clawson

People along Main Street watch as Clawson's annual 4th of July parade goes by in 2014.(Photo: Romain Blanquart, Detroit Free Press)

The fireworks display in Clawson on July 4 ends a day of festivities, including free music concerts from local bands, races, midway games and rides and an arts and crafts fair. Clawson Fourth of July Committee President Michael Paquette said more than $18,000 of fireworks were purchased for this year’s 45-minute display at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave. The show starts at 10 p.m. Parking is available on West Elmwood Avenue between North Bywood and North Custer avenues.

Dearborn

The "Salute to America" concerts are a Fourth of July holiday tradition at Greenfield Village in Dearborn.(Photo: Detroit Symphony Orchestra)

The annual Salute to America at Greenfield Village highlights patriotic music from a joint concert by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus. The event is held 6-10 p.m. June 30-July 4 at the Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard. Visitors also can enjoy games, historic cannon fire, a traditional fife and drum parade and food concessions. The concert and firework display will take place about a half-mile from the park entrance, and seating will not be provided so wear comfortable shoes and bring folding chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the show. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park. Admission ranges from $19.25 to $30 per person. Children 4 and under are free. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to the Henry Ford website.

Shelby Township

Shelby Township will celebrate the Fourth of July this year on July 3 with a fireworks display at Ford Field Central Park, 7460 23 Mile Road. Presented by the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority, the free celebration starts at 6 p.m. and will feature a food truck rally before the fireworks display. An ideal location to view the 10 p.m. fireworks display is on Van Dyke Avenue between 22 Mile Road and 24 Mile Road or on Mound Road in between 22 Mile Road and 24 Mile Road. Parking is available at Ford Field Central Park and at the nearby New Rink Roller Skating Rink.

“The display is expected to be bigger and better than ever this year and is a great way to introduce residents to the Van Dyke Corridor,” said Chelsea Oland, deputy supervisor of Shelby Township.

Next to the park, the Packard Proving Grounds will host a separate festival, beginning at 5 p.m. The festival will include family-friendly games, concessions, vendors, and live entertainment. It will also host a viewing area for the firework display at Ford Field Central Park. Tickets range from $10-$20, depending if purchased online ahead of time or at the gate. Pets, coolers and outside food and drinks are prohibited. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to purchase tickets online, click here.

Rochester Hills

OK, this one you'll have to wait until next year to enjoy, but nothing wrong with planning, right? The Festival of the Hills is the second-largest fireworks show in the state of Michigan and this year's, held June 27, was touted as the biggest fireworks show in the city’s history, according to the Rochester Hills Parks and Recreation Department. The celebration was held at Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Road, and included bounce houses, apetting zoo, food stands and a concert in the park. .